Paul Jaboulet 2015 Hermitage La Maison Bleue
Item Number: 19 10 505 15
Paul Jaboulet 2015 Hermitage La Maison Bleue
96 Point Syrah from 40-60 Year Old Vines!
Quick Taste
- 96 Points
- 100% Syrah
- Old Vines (40-60 Years)
About Paul Jaboulet 2015 Hermitage La Maison Bleue
In 1834, a full 100 years before the introduction of the A.O.C. system, Antoine Jaboulet began to transform a sleepy region into one of the most important quality winegrowing terroirs in the world. Since that time, Paul Jaboulet Aîné has become the benchmark in the Northern Rhône, with the iconic Hermitage ‘La Chapelle’ being responsible for some of the greatest wines ever produced. Ten years ago, the Frey family purchased this historic property and committed tremendous effort and resources to improve upon the already legendary estate. They immediately started converting the estate vineyards to biodynamic principals and encouraging sustainable practices from every family grower they work with. With each successive vintage the purifying effects of these natural agricultural improvements can be felt and tasted. This is one of France’s finest estates, the crown jewel of the Rhône Valley. Oenologist and proprietor Caroline Frey is producing the authentic standard for quality Syrah across the Northern Rhône.
Sourced mainly from the biodynamically farmed Rocoules section of the Hermitage hill, which is comprised of a higher percentage of silica compared to the poorer granite and limestone soil of the western Bessards and Le Meal (the main sources for La Chapelle). A softer, more approachable Hermitage compared to the immense regality of La Chapelle.
From one of the most exceptional vintages ever in the Northern Rhone. A wine that is still very youthful and will benefit from further aging.
Maison Bleue is 100% Syrah from 40 to 60 year old vines located on the lower eastern part of the Hermitage hill which is facing Tain l’Hermitage.
Jeb Dunnuck scored this 96 Points saying “While the lineup remains relatively unchanged, the La Petite Chapelle has been done away with and is replaced by the La Maison Bleue cuvee, which driven by vineyards located on the eastern side of Hermitage Hill, as opposed to being a second wine for the La Chapelle cuvee.”
Decanter - 96 Points
Vinous - 95 Points
James Suckling - 95 Points
Wine Advocate - 94 Points
Wine Details
- Alcohol % 14.0%
- Bottle Size 750 ml
- Wine Type Red
- Country France
- Region Rhône
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